Life Pressure

Life is an unpredictable journey. It is not always a linear path, and it doesn’t typically look how we think it will. Our lives often take turns we don’t anticipate, and we end up in places we never dreamed of. Some of us face unimaginable trials and great suffering, while others seem to have a much easier path. Some of us see our hopes fulfilled, and some of us learn to endure when all seems lost. Everyone’s journey is different, and we can’t always control our circumstances.

There’s no way we can predict every situation we’ll encounter no matter how well we plan. This is why it is good to maintain the mindset found in today’s Scripture. We can all press on toward the same goal despite our differing circumstances. We can deliberately keep our eyes on Jesus through every season of the soul. He is good when we are at ease, and he is equally good when we feel lost or down.

When trials come, it's easy to feel derailed by circumstances that aren’t ideal. We wonder if we’ve done something wrong or why God isn’t intervening. Instead of getting bogged down by what we cannot control, we can choose to lift our eyes and stay focused on where we are going. We can remember that he goes before us, and he never leaves or abandons us. He is present even through the fiercest storm. His faithfulness allows us to keep moving forward even when we can’t see the next step.

Lift your eyes today! Lean on the one who gives you strength and step forward with confidence. Commit your ways to the Lord and let him take control. Put your trust in him and let your anxieties be soothed by his faithfulness. Look forward with eager anticipation and don’t let today’s worries cloud your perspective.

How does the promise of eternity impact your reaction to stress or trials?